Mae West: Big Ways

Her rising star in Hollywood positioned MAE WEST as an influencer. Here Vogue re-caps articles about Mae from 1933. This is Part 8 of eight segments, the finale.
• • Mae West Ruled Fashion in 1933 • •
• • In fashion, Mae West has topped Garbo and Dietrich • •
• • John McMullin wrote: Mae West in Lady Lou (She Done Him Wrong, in New York) has become the idol of the cinema fans in Paris, and Lady Lou, with her big hats and her big ways, has superseded the Greta Garbo—Marlene Dietrich school.
• • John McMullin wrote: Mae has brought on a craze for masquerading in pre-war attire. One has only to look at the photographs of the big hats worn at these parties… to see how becoming they are. And, after all, they are the hats that were worn with the sheath dress of 1908— —so why shouldn’t they return with the sheath of 1933? In my opinion, nothing is more flattering than a big hat drooping with feathers or supporting a garden of flowers and butterflies.”
• • This fascinating 8-part series has been concluded now with its final segment.
• • Source: Laird Borrelli-Persson’s article in Vogue; posted on Wednesday, 17 June 2020.
• • On Friday, 9 July 1937 • •
• • "Mae's Recent Husband: Sue Manager for Alienation of Affections" • •
• • Los Angeles, July 9. United Press — Mae West's recently acknowledged husband threatened tonight, through attorneys, to sue her manager, James Timony, for alienation of affections.  . . .
• • July 2004: Mae West Blog launches • •
• • The Mae West Blog celebrates its Sweet 16 anniversary • •

• • What are we up to, writing about the Brooklyn-born bombshell for 16 sweet years now?
• • We've been the main Mae source for documentaries, solo shows, and biographies— — offering a trove of info, quotes, along with Westian arcana, thanks to 4,500+ posts.
• • We’re still here to keep Mae mavens up to date, correct errors, celebrate each revival of a play she wrote, post the latest Westian stage and book reviews. And answer our fan mail!
• • The ghost light’s still on. Come up and see Mae every day.
• • Overheard in Hollywood • •
• • Genial Jim Timony, Mae's manager, has not escaped the "husband" touch. They labeled him such last year.
• • In Her Own Words • •
• • Mae West said: "I would never, ever have my ears pierced. I took a chance of losing a favorite diamond earring, which I never did. But I wasn’t having anyone make a hole in my ear.”
• • Quote, Unquote • •
• • A New Zealand newspaper mentioned Mae West.
• • At The Grand Theatre. Continuous from 11 AM! • •
• • Mae West stars in "I'm No Angel" • •
• • You'll Rock With Laughter at Mae's Smart Retorts and Catchy Sayings. An entertainment you will never forget! (Recommended by Censor for Adults.)

• • Source: The Press (Canterbury, NZ); published on Wednesday, 11 July 1934
• • The evolution of 2 Mae West plays that keep her memory alive • •
• • A discussion with Mae West playwright LindaAnn LoSchiavo — —
• • http://lideamagazine.com/renaissance-woman-new-york-city-interview-lindaann-loschiavo/
• • The Mae West Blog celebrates its 16th anniversary • • 
• • Thank you for reading, sending questions, and posting comments during these past fifteen years. Not long ago, we entertained 3,497 visitors. And we reached a milestone recently when we completed 4,500 blog posts. Wow! 
• • By the Numbers • •
• • The Mae West Blog was started fifteen years ago in July 2004. You are reading the 4,514th blog post. Unlike many blogs, which draw upon reprinted content from a newspaper or a magazine and/ or summaries, links, or photos, the mainstay of this blog is its fresh material focused on the life and career of Mae West, herself an American original.

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